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STEP 3: Formalizing the Partnership
Partners are guided through the formal documentation process to ensure partnership needs and expectations are met. Below are the four main processes that may apply:
Community Partnerships & Family Engagement
Potential partner is a non-profit organization
Proposed program/service involves access to CMS facilities and/ or contracts with students, staff/teachers, and/or families
Proposed program/ service is free for attendees
Community Use of Schools
- Facilities will be used before or after school hours
- Program/service is not free to participants
- Organization is a for-profit entity
- Contact Cynthia Marrero, Community Use of Schools
Data Collection and Requests
- Can include surveys, questionnaires, assessments, tests, interviews, and focus groups.
- Contact Susie Freije, CMS Office of Accountability.
CMS Procurement Process
- Applies when the organization or business is requesting a financial commitment from CMS